Friday, April 17, 2026

documenting Aurora

Aurora Stories of Yesterday, History of Aurora and Its Ordinary People

The Town of Aurora is a very interesting community. Very rich in culture, history and surrounded by beautiful nature. However Aurora is ever changing...

Cllr Evelyn Buck Remembers Canada Day Celebrations

During the Aurora Council Meeting on June 12, 2012, options were being discussed for organizing and budgeting next year's 2013 Canada Day celebrations as...

Aurora Pet Cemetery: Happy Woodland, A Few More Findings

After extensive effort, I’ve reached a point where I must concede defeat. At this time, I’ve made the decision to temporarily halt my search...

Victoria Hall, What Came First Mosley Or Victoria Street?

Victoria Hall is my latest discovery. After visiting the library to return and borrow books, we found ourselves unexpectedly diverted. As we crossed the...

Where There Is Yonge Street, There Is Aurora

Out of Town for a few hours. Planned a family trip to Toronto Center Island. Packed food and drinks, and there we were driving...

A Walk Downtown Aurora, Second Mural Discovered

We spotted the artwork on our way to pick up a book at The Auroran office located in the old post office on Yonge...

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If There Is a Place for Contemplation, This Is It – The Aurora Community Arboretum

I’ve got so much to tell you, and I think I know the perfect place to begin: here. Recently,...

Give Likes ❤️ Only When You Mean It 😉

On most social media platforms, posts that receive a lot of Likes, Comments, and Shares are pushed higher and...

Time for Real Action, Not Just Photo Ops

In some municipalities—Newmarket in particular—action speaks louder than words. York Region has pledged $30.2 million to build 288 affordable...

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Aurora United Church, Saving the Church 4 Years Ago

On this day, four years ago on April 11th,...

Canada Day 2002, George Browning House Still Standing

The Town of Aurora Canada Day Parade on July...